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A meeting with Committee took place today during the asychorous Wednesday flex day.

USC and C3’s joint proposal for Committee on Racism passes and are set to work

Alexandra Cardwell, RubicOnline March 10, 2021
A Committee on Racism was recently proposed to explore how racism impacts the SPA community
The school needs to focus now on not only helping students (especially white students) handle race, but also making SPA is a school that can be safe for students and community members of color. This can only be achieved by bringing more diversity into the school community and making sure that SPA changes in order to keep that diversity.

Long overdue diversity policies need more support

Lucia Granja, RubicOnline October 16, 2020
The school needs to focus not only helping students handle race, but also making it safe for community members of color to be themselves.
On page 16 of the US Student Handbook the section Affinity Groups is included for the first time to date. “We came to realize that one of the biggest and most active parts of our community are our affinity groups and they weren’t referenced at all in the handbook, US Principal Max Delgado said.

Handbook makes space for affinity groups

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline October 7, 2018
For the first time, the student handbook includes a section about the policies and practices for student affinity groups.
US Spanish teacher Pam Starkey readies an overhead blow on the piñata.

Students dance and party during Cinco de Mayo celebration

Kelby Wittenberg, Chief Visual Editor May 2, 2018
Latin dancing and the destruction of a piñata were highlights of the Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 1.
RAISE YOUR HAND. On April 17, Common Ground members spoke about their experiences of racism within and outside of SPA to educate the community. “Say who you want to be not who others tell you to be,” the group said. On April 24, Common Ground will be handing out ribbons to promote intersectionality and to echo the messages of their presentation.

Common Ground intimately calls for social change

Emma Sampson, RubicOnline Editor April 17, 2018
On April 17, Common Ground members spoke about their experiences of racism within and outside of SPA to educate the community.
During Black History Month, Common Ground encourages the SPA community to honor African American figures now and throughout the year. “Black history should be important to every community because Black history is American history, Common Ground co-president Amina Smaller said.

Common Ground promotes awareness of African American figures

Sharee Roman, Photographer February 26, 2018
Common ground encoirages the SPA community to discuss African American contributions throughout the year, not just during Black History Month.
CIVICALLY ENGAGED. US English teacher Molly Olguin signs a letter addressed to President Trump defending DACA. Junior Isabel Saavedra-Weis, and seniors Eva Garcia and Amina Smaller sit behind the table while Olivia Williams Ridge encourages participation.

Letter campaign protests DACA repeal

Lucy Sandeen, The Rubicon Editor September 16, 2017
Intercultural Club, Black and Brown Girls, and Common Ground partnered in a letter writing campaign on Sept. 15-16 to protest the DACA repeal.
Junior Terry Cheney fills out his sheet, It was interesting to think about the spaces and people I find important to me.

Students have their say in Common Ground meetings

Michael Forsgren, Sports Editor April 17, 2017
Students had the chance to share thoughts about the SPA community in advisory meetings held by Common Ground.

Common Ground monologues offer interactive engagement with diversity

The Rubicon Video, YouTube May 17, 2016
Eleven performers engaged the audience with elements of participation interwoven through personal stories.
Common Ground last presented a set of monologues two years ago. [This year], we are focusing on the idea behind students having more to their background than might meet the eye, junior Kathryn Schmechel said

Common Ground embraces diversity and inclusivity with monologues

Noor Qureishy, InDepth Editor February 26, 2016
All students can sign up for monologues.
Aamera Siddiqui performs a scene from Act I of American as Curry Pie in this video posted by  
Suzy Messerole of Exposed Brick Theater.  Siddiqui performed for students and faculty on Jan. 11 for the MLK assembly.

Siddiqui performs for MLK assembly

Arts in Brief January 11, 2016
Aamera Siddiqui performed excerpts of her one woman play, "American as Curry Pie."
Senior Mansuda Arora began the discussion with a brief on the conflict in Ferguson, Missouri.

Intercultural Club, Common Ground, and Student Political Union facilitate a discussion on Ferguson

Diane Huang, Online Chief Visual Editor October 11, 2014
Around the country, protests, media coverage, and social media spoke loudly about the riots and police brutality in Ferguson, Missouri. Despite this, the SPA community has been rather silent. In response to this, the Intercultural Club and Student Political Union facilitated a discussion on Ferguson on Oct. 8.
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